System and method for handling packages
AssigneeeBox Inc.
InventorsJohn Stevens, Paul Waterhouse, Mike Vandenberg
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Abstract
A system for handling packages includes an electronic module associated with at least one package, the electronic module including a memory device for storing handling data for the at least one package, a first transceiver, and a signaling device operatively coupled to the first transceiver. The system further includes at least one control station including a second transceiver for wirelessly communicating with the first transceiver to direct the handling of the at least one package.
Claims20
A system for handling packages comprising:
- an electronic module associated with at least one package, said electronic module comprising:
- a memory device for storing handling data for said at least one package;
- a first transceiver;
- and
- a signaling device operatively coupled to said first transceiver;
- and
- at least one control station comprising a second transceiver for wirelessly communicating with said first transceiver to direct said handling of said at least one package.
A shipping container for use in a system for handling packages, comprising:
- a housing for receiving a package;
- and
- an electronic module affixed to said housing, said electronic module comprising a memory device for storing handling data, a transceiver, and a signaling device operatively coupled to said first transceiver.
A method for handling packages comprising:
- using an electronic module to store handling data pertaining to at least one package;
- and
- wirelessly communicating with said electronic module in order to direct said handling of said at least one package.
A signal-bearing media tangibly embodying a program of machine-readable instructions executable by a digital data processor to perform a method for handling packages, said method comprising:
- using an electronic module to store handling data pertaining to at least one package;
- and
- wirelessly communicating with said electronic module in order to direct said handling of said at least one package.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.